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New York: Holt, 1985. Selected and edited by Michael Hague. Color illustrations on nearly every page. 28 pages, small thin 4to, orange boards, d.w. (price clipped). New York: Holt, Rinehart, (1985). First Edition. Near Fine. with a book plate signed by the illustrator laid in.More

Cambridge: University Press, 1938. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 99 pages, 12mo, red cloth with gilt stamped elephant on cover (wear along exterior of back hinge, still completely firm). Cambridge: University Press, 1938. A very good copy.More

Tinted lithograph. Image measures 13" x 16.75". In this print, a red deer, one of the largest deer species, is chased by two deer hounds, one which leaps in unison with the larger animal. The comparably small size of the dogs showcases the large size of the deer, which looks down at his pursuer with a wide eye full of a palpable sense of fear. The print, published circa 1840, is in good condition with minor stains. Wear to the... More

London. Tinted lithograph. Image measures 12.5" x 16.75". In this print, a young and old fallow buck lay in a grassy field, with the young buck, distinguishable by his spots, resting his head on the stomach of the older deer. Fallow deer are native to Europe, and the sight is one that would not have been uncommon in the countryside of England, where the print was likely published circa 1840. The deer's antlers and fur have been rendered with exquisite... More

London. Tinted lithograph. Image measures 11.5" x 14.5". This print contains four views of deer, both alone and in groups. Clockwise from left: a buck with two does near a lake; a buck with two fawns by a haystand; a young buck lying in the fores; and a buck reclined against a rock. The print, published circa 1840, is in good condition with minor stains. Wear to the margins not affecting the image.More

New York: Nagel & Weingartner. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 10" x 6.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Minor scattered staining. A few small tears. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Published by his sons between 1849 and... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen, 1847. Folio quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 21.5" x 27.25". From First Imperial Folio edition of J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Overall wear and tears and chips to edges. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist who did extensive field work studying birds before painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 6.5" x 10". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", published 1849-54. Minor staining. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members in this enterprise including his... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen, 1847. Folio quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 21.75" x 27.5". From First Imperial Folio edition of J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Overall wear, some tears and chips to edges. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist who did extensive field work studying birds before painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen, 1843. Folio quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 22" x 28". From First Imperial Folio edition of J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Minor overall wear and some tears and chips to edges. Little foxing. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist who did extensive field work studying birds before painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen, 1844. Folio quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 22" x 28". From First Imperial Folio edition of J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Overall wear, a few tears and chips to edges. Scattered smudging. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist who did extensive field work studying birds before painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 7.25" x 10.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", published 1849-54. Minor staining. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members in this enterprise including his... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 7" x 10.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Slight chipping to left corners. Small tears along top edge. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Published by his sons between 1849... More

New York: Nagel & Weingartner. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 7.25" x 10.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", published 1849-54. Slight abrasion to lower right. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen, 1845. Folio quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 21.25" x 27.25". From First Imperial Folio edition of J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". A few small tears to edges. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist who did extensive field work studying birds before painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 7" x 10.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", published 1849-54. Small tear on right corner. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members in this... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 7" x 10.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Slight scattered foxing. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Published by his sons between 1849 and 1854, as J.J. Audubon was too... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 6.75" x 10.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Published by his sons between 1849 and 1854, as J.J. Audubon was too weak. Please visit... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 6.5" x 10". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", published 1849-54. Minor foxing. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members in this enterprise including his... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 6.5" x 10". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", published 1849-54. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members in this enterprise including his two sons... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 7" x 10.75". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Slight scattered foxing and a small chip to upper right corner. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Published by his sons between... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 7" x 10.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", published 1849-54. Small chip in right corner. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members in this... More

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Just a quick "thank you" for a well-packaged, quickly shipped title. I'll bookmark you for future purchases.

TJ

I thought you'd find this interesting: I learned of Argosy by reading a bit of "bad" publicity in the book "Used and Rare" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone; no doubt you're familiar with it. (It was unfortunate that the authors had to grind their ax in print in what was an otherwise enjoyable book.) But I had never heard of Argosy before and my curiosity was piqued, so negative comments notwithstanding, I decided to pay a brief visit to the store. I reserved a book (long sought-after) ahead of time because I knew I'd be on an extremely tight schedule with several stops to make in just a few hours' time. Calling to reserve the book was a pleasant, very efficient experience, with a prompt return call to confirm availability. When I stopped in to purchase the book, the greeting (by one of the sisters, I'm not sure which) was extremely pleasant, the service so prompt and also she informed me of a signed letter by the subject I was interested in (unfortunately, I was unable to purchase the letter that day). I found the photo of Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Caesar (or Antony?) and Cleopatra which hangs over the register very interesting-- had seen it before in a book. My only disappointment was that I was unable to actually spend time in the store-- it looked so inviting! But I will make it a point to spend time there on my next visit. So you see, even bad publicity can be very beneficial! Thank you for an enjoyable, if brief, experience!